Dr. Sharon Hansen, LPC

Dr. Sharon Hansen is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wisconsin who combines six years of clinical experience as a mental health therapist with nearly 30 years of experience as a school counselor. She works with individuals facing stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, and life transitions, and she also focuses on family of origin concerns, life purpose, panic disorder and panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and seasonal affective disorder.

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, adapting conversation and treatment plans to reflect each individual’s specific needs and goals. Her training in client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, and trauma-focused strategies allows her to offer practical tools alongside empathetic support. Dr. Hansen emphasizes collaboration, empowering people to take the courageous first steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Clients who work with Dr. Hansen can expect a tailored path of care that honors their pace and preferences while addressing symptoms and underlying patterns. Her goal is to support and strengthen coping skills, relationships, and a clearer sense of purpose over the course of therapy.

Integrating therapeutic approaches into online care

Dr. Sharon Hansen draws on client-centered therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where individuals are heard and guided to explore their values and goals; this approach is useful for people seeking empathic support and clearer direction. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, a skills-focused method that helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be especially effective for managing anxiety, depression, and panic symptoms. When history of trauma or abuse is present, trauma-focused therapy provides targeted techniques to process painful experiences and build resilience in ways that respect each person’s readiness to engage.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Hansen works with each person to choose or combine methods based on their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules and for those who prefer remote access to care. These options make it easier to fit regular therapy into life routines and to maintain continuity of support during times of change or limited mobility, while still working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor treatment to individual circumstances.